AAPD-QE Practice Exam

Between 7 months and 1 year, children are in a stage of rapid development in their communication skills. One of the key verbal skills they exhibit during this period is using gestures and pointing. This behavior is crucial as it represents an early form of communication, where children express their needs, desires, or interests non-verbally. For instance, a child may point at an object to indicate interest or use gestures like waving to say goodbye. These actions lay the groundwork for more complex communication skills, including verbal language that will develop later.

The developmental milestones around this age indicate that while children are beginning to produce sounds and may vocalize in a babbling manner, they typically do not yet construct sentences, list body parts, or answer questions. These skills develop beyond the first year, as children continue to refine their language abilities.